UN humanitarian aid expansion in Gaza is failing

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UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — A planned expansion of humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been disrupted after the ceasefire agreement came into force, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said on Wednesday.

"We must not miss the opportunity to fully implement the agreements reached," he said. "Earlier this week, we were able to begin scaling up humanitarian aid after months of frustration and blockades. Food, medicine, fuel, water, cooking gas, and tents were delivered to those in need. We made progress in clearing roads and reopening bakeries. We shared in the joy and relief of reunited families."

Israel announced on Tuesday that it was halving the number of humanitarian aid trucks allowed into Gaza (by about 300 trucks).

Israeli authorities claim the measure was prompted by Hamas's failure to retrieve the remains of the dead hostages.

T. Fletcher said Hamas must make every effort to return all the bodies of the dead hostages, and Israel must allow a massive influx of humanitarian aid on which many lives depend.

The humanitarian community is determined to save lives despite the obstacles, the emergency relief coordinator said.

“We will not tolerate any interference in the distribution of our aid,” he added.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), headed by T. Fletcher, reported that humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip continue.

OCHA said its partners are supporting the preparation or delivery of hundreds of thousands of meals and bags of bread every day.

The department reported that on Monday, the Karam Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) and Kissufim border crossings on the Israeli side were closed for the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Cargo could not be unloaded, and only a limited amount of goods, previously cleared through the checkpoint, could be received on the Gaza side.

OCHA added that both crossings remained closed to humanitarian aid from the Israeli side on Tuesday. –0–

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In the first three quarters of this year, the export volume of electromechanical products through the Ereenhot Port has exceeded 10 billion yuan.

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — The export volume of electromechanical products through Ereenhot Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region exceeded 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) and reached 10.02 billion yuan from January to September 2025, according to data released Thursday on the official website of the Ereenhot city government.

During the specified period, the Ereenhot checkpoint primarily handled electromechanical goods such as automobiles, electrical equipment, auto parts, general-purpose equipment and machinery, household appliances, and so on. Regarding household appliances, refrigerators, washing machines, and small appliances, distinguished by their high quality and affordable prices, are increasingly popular among Mongolian consumers and have become new items in the export product mix.

In the future, the Erenhot Port Authority plans to strengthen cooperation with customs, logistics companies, and enterprises to ensure the creation of a sustainable cross-border supply chain, promote the growth of electrical product exports, and give new impetus to the development of regional foreign trade.

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Exclusive: China's development has become a key factor in global stability and progress – former Kyrgyz Ambassador to China

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Bishkek, October 16 (Xinhua) — China has made tremendous progress in its own development over the past five years. This has become an important factor in global stability and progress, former Kyrgyz Ambassador to China Kanaiym Baktygulova said in an interview with Xinhua.

This year marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). K. Baktygulova noted that during this period, the country has achieved impressive progress both domestically and internationally.

Among the development achievements China has achieved over the past five years, the former ambassador particularly noted the launch of the Hualong-1 nuclear reactor—a symbol of China's leadership in nuclear energy—the accelerated expansion of renewable energy production capacity, the expansion of 5G network deployment, the introduction of medical robotic systems, and more.

"China has demonstrated a confident combination of economic growth, technological breakthroughs, and environmental responsibility. The country has not only maintained sustainable momentum amid global upheavals but also strengthened its leadership in renewable energy, science, and social protection," she said.

According to K. Baktygulova, over the past five years, despite global instability caused by unilateralism, protectionism, and geopolitical crises, China's economy has continued to play a major role in maintaining global economic stability.

"China's economic achievements have had and continue to have a significant impact on the global order, contributing to global economic growth, technological innovation, and sustainable development. The country continues to play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy and international relations," emphasized K. Baktygulova.

In addition, she said, China has made great efforts to develop large-scale manufacturing, expand global supply chains, strengthen climate cooperation, and build infrastructure and transit corridors, which has contributed to the development of countries in various regions of the world and provided sustainable growth models for many developing countries.

The former ambassador emphasized that, alongside its own development, China actively supports developing countries both within multilateral platforms such as BRICS, the SCO, and APEC, as well as through bilateral mechanisms with countries in Africa, ASEAN, Latin America, and Central Asia. "These efforts are aimed at promoting joint development and strengthening the position of countries in the Global South in global governance," she emphasized.

Next year will be the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). According to K. Baktygulova, during this period, China will become a country that successfully combines economic strength, social well-being, and responsible international leadership.

"China will strive to improve economic resilience, including diversifying its trading partners and reducing its dependence on imported critical materials. This could include developing domestic manufacturing and strengthening domestic capabilities in key technologies," she believes.

K. Baktygulova noted that China will also strengthen its role in scientific and technological innovation by turning it into a driving force for the development of new-quality productive forces and the construction of a modernized industrial system.

“I believe that China will strengthen its position as one of the world’s centers of high-tech manufacturing and the digital economy,” she asserted, adding that China will continue to develop a “green” economy and will achieve success in further reducing the carbon intensity of industry, accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources, developing “smart cities” and green transport.

K. Baktygulova also expects China to make significant strides in the social and scientific spheres. "The country's standard of living will continue to rise, and its education and healthcare systems will improve," she noted. "China will achieve new achievements in space exploration, biotechnology, and medicine."

Furthermore, the former ambassador believes that China will assume a more significant status in international affairs. The country will deepen its participation in shaping a just, multipolar world, advance the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and promote deeper regional integration.

“Personally, during this period, I hope to see China as a dynamically developing power that will strengthen its technological sovereignty, demonstrate sustainable, high-quality economic development with an emphasis on innovation, ecology, and social balance, and play a more key role in the international arena,” she concluded. –0–

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Israel's defense minister ordered the army to prepare a plan for resuming fighting in Gaza in the event of a breakdown in the ceasefire.

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Jerusalem, October 16 (Xinhua) — Israel intends to resume military operations in the Gaza Strip unless Hamas demilitarizes and returns the bodies of all hostages it is holding, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday.

"If Hamas refuses to implement the agreement [on a peace settlement in Gaza], Israel, in coordination with the United States, will return to military action to achieve the complete defeat of Hamas, change the reality in Gaza, and achieve all the goals of the war," the statement said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Isaac Katz ordered the army to prepare a "comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas" in case fighting in Gaza resumes.

According to US President Donald Trump's peace plan, Hamas must return the remains of all hostages it holds and disarm, noted I. Katz. Israel, together with US-led international forces, "will work to destroy all tunnels and terrorist infrastructure in Gaza to ensure the demilitarization of Gaza and eliminate any threat to the State of Israel," the defense minister added.

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East Chinese provinces reported an increase in trade turnover with SCO member states.

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Trade between some east China provinces, major provincial units of China's economy, and member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) showed dynamic growth in the first seven months of 2025, customs statistics showed.

According to Hangzhou Customs data, from January to July this year, the total volume of imports and exports between Zhejiang Province and SCO member states reached 265.82 billion yuan (about 37.26 billion US dollars), an increase of 1.4 percent year-on-year, accounting for 12.6 percent of China's total trade turnover with the relevant countries.

Specifically, Zhejiang Province's exports to SCO member states amounted to RMB 220.75 billion, while imports totaled RMB 45.07 billion. The province's import and export volumes reached record highs over the same period, making it the largest contributor to both in the country.

Nanjing Customs data show that trade volume between Jiangsu Province and SCO member states totaled 198.84 billion yuan during the reporting period, up 6.8 percent year-on-year.

Moreover, in the first seven months of this year, Fujian Province's import and export volume with SCO member states reached 51.64 billion yuan. Specifically, exports from the province to relevant countries totaled 30.12 billion yuan, an increase of 0.9 percent year-on-year and a new all-time high for the same period, according to Xiamen Customs statistics.

According to previously published data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) of the People's Republic of China, in January-July 2025, the volume of China's trade in goods with other SCO member states reached 2.11 trillion yuan, an increase of 3 percent year-on-year, reaching a new historical high.

In 2024, China's trade volume with other SCO member states reached 3.65 trillion yuan, 36.3 times higher than the level recorded at the organization's founding in 2001, according to data from the State Customs Office. -0-

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Rural development in Xizang is a strategic project with practical implications – report

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Rural development in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region is not a simple economic task but a strategic project related to national unity, ethnic cohesion, cultural continuity and ecological security, according to a report released Thursday.

The report, titled “Harmony between Tradition and Modernity: Rural Development and Cultural Heritage in China’s Xizang,” was jointly published in Chinese and English by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency.

It notes that the practical significance of rural development in Xijiang lies in implementing the concept of human rights-oriented development, activating the genes of cultural heritage, and building a strong national security shield.

According to the report, in Xizang, 80 percent of intangible cultural heritage sites are located in rural areas, and 90 percent of intangible cultural heritage beneficiaries are farmers and livestock breeders.

Border villages are not only evidence of internal security protection, but also a clear example of the saying, “To govern a country, one must control the borders, and to control the borders, one must ensure stability in Xijiang,” the report notes.

By the end of 2024, the total number of permanent residents in Xizang reached 3.7 million, with approximately 60 percent of them living in rural areas. Across Xizang, more than 5,600 villages and towns are located within an area of over 1.2 million square kilometers.

The founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region in September 1965 marked a turning point in the region's development. The region, along with other regions across the country, triumphed in the fight against poverty, achieved the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and embarked on a new journey toward the comprehensive construction of a modernized socialist state.

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Venezuela's Foreign Minister condemned the US "militarization" of the Caribbean.

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CARACAS, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil on Wednesday condemned the United States' "militarization" of the Caribbean Sea, which has left at least 27 civilians dead.

“We emphasize that the militarization of our coastlines is not justified in any way,” said I. Khil, speaking at the interim ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Uganda.

I. Gil condemned recent US missile strikes on ships in the region, calling them "extrajudicial executions," the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"These are deliberate killings committed in international waters thousands of kilometers from the US coast, as a result of actions that violate all norms of international law," said I. Khil. According to him, at least 27 civilians have died to date.

He added that behind the US position on Venezuela are “old ambitions: to carry out its already failed plan for regime change to seize control of the country’s resources.”

“We must break the chains with which they intend to shackle our peoples and, through criminal, unilateral coercive measures and blockades, bring our countries to their knees,” I. Khil emphasized.

On his Telegram page, the minister also noted that at the meeting in Uganda, he witnessed “deep solidarity” among key allied countries “in the face of a military threat in the Caribbean that poses a serious risk to peace.” –0–

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Representatives from Russia, Kazakhstan, and other countries took part in a congress of wushu masters in northwest China.

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BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — The 3rd Shaanxi Congress of Chinese Traditional Martial Arts (Wushu) Masters concluded on Wednesday at the Sports Hall of the Huayin City Culture and Sports Center in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. More than 1,700 wushu enthusiasts from various countries and regions, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Brunei, participated in the five-day event, according to chinanews.com.cn.

This event is the largest and most significant public wushu competition in Shaanxi Province. In addition to demonstrations of martial arts routines, both with and without weapons, this year's congress featured a "wushu carnival," during which masters of this martial art from Russia and Kazakhstan not only performed on stage with their Chinese counterparts but also had the opportunity to sample Shaanxi cuisine and watch performances dedicated to intangible cultural heritage. The carnival helped the international participants deepen their understanding of Shaanxi's cultural traditions.

The current congress attracted wushu enthusiasts from all age groups, which fully demonstrates its role in popularizing and spreading wushu.

The organizers of the congress stated that the event played a role in connecting tradition and modernity, as well as strengthening China's interaction with the outside world, and its successful holding not only demonstrated Shaanxi Province's achievements in the development of wushu, but also became a concrete practice for promoting magnificent traditional Chinese culture. -0-

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Repair work to restore power supply to Zaporizhzhya NPP is expected in the near future – IAEA

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Vienna, October 16 (Xinhua) — Repairs to restore external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are expected to begin soon, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi announced on Wednesday.

On September 23, Zaporizhzhya NPP was cut off from external power for the tenth time due to damage to the only remaining high-voltage line amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides blamed the damage on military action.

R. Grossi said the IAEA is working closely with both sides to help technicians carry out repairs that are critical to nuclear safety.

According to him, the current situation is unsustainable. Both Russia and Ukraine want the repairs to continue, he added.

The IAEA team working at the Zaporizhzhya NPP reported that nuclear safety was ensured and radiation levels at the facility were within normal limits.

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Russian gas supplies to Hungary reach new record, says Hungarian Foreign Minister

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Budapest, October 16 (Xinhua) — Russian natural gas supplies to Hungary have reached a new record this year, exceeding 6 billion cubic meters to date. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó announced this on social media on Wednesday.

According to him, the volume of fuel supplied is more than 21 million cubic meters per day and is “critically important for Hungary’s energy security.”

P. Szijjártó reiterated that Hungary supports the diversification of energy resources through the use of different sources and routes, but it opposes the closure of “well-functioning and reliable supply lines.”

The European Union is promoting a strategy to gradually wean itself off dependence on Russian energy. In June, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to phase out imports of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027.

Hungary and Slovakia have expressed serious doubts about the plan, warning that rapid cuts could threaten their energy security and economic stability.

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